Title Behind the News: Olympic Security/Cancer/Constitution/Safe Cycling/Quidditch

Published Australia : ABC1, 2014

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Description 1 online resource (streaming video file) (24 min. 36 sec.) ; 148173403 bytes Summary OLYMPIC SECURITY The Winter Olympics draw hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the world. But this year many countries, including Australia, have warned visitors to Sochi in Russia to be careful. In the past few months Russia has seen deadly terrorist attacks and some are worried the games won't be safe. Matt finds out why Russia could be a target and what's being done to keep tourists and athletes safe. CANCER This week the World Health Organisation announced that cancer had overtaken heart disease as the biggest killer in Australia. Bec meets some young people who've been affected by cancer and finds out what it is, what can cause it and what's being done to beat it. CONSTITUTION Recently the Prime Minister said it was time to talk about recognising Indigenous Australians in the Constitution. Sarah finds out what Australia's constitution is, how it came to be and why some people think it's time to make some changes to it. SAFE CYCLING Riding a bike is a great way for kids to get around and get some exercise while they're at it. But in some states older kids have to ride on the road and some worry that's stopping some from cycling. Bec finds out how bike safety programs are helping kids feel more safe and confident on the road. QUIDDITCH In the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Quidditch is the biggest game there is. In real life, playing a game which involves riding broomsticks and chasing a snitch might seem a little far-fetched but Matt finds some Muggles who are giving it a go Event Broadcast 2014-02-11 at 10:00:00 Notes Classification: G Subject Constitutional amendments. Cycling -- Health aspects. Leukemia in children -- Treatment. Local history. Australia. Queensland -- Torres Strait Islands. Form Streaming video Author Larsen, Sarah, host Davis, Emma, reporter Holbrook, Matthew, reporter Opie, Rebecca, reporter Davis, Kay, contributor

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